Claptone is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. But there is no denying the impact on the global groove made by this otherworldly artiste. Claptone constantly circles the planet, only landing to deliver communion at special gatherings of electronic music fans. Fans who often appear wearing a golden mask themselves to pay homage to his message; cloak yourselves in anonymity and lose yourselves in the music. No doubt: Claptone has the world under his spell.
The clamour to recreate his nightly encounters with the crowds, his comprehensive club experiences and the joyous feelings of the first season of his own event has led to the creation of "The Masquerade mixed by Claptone". This collection of edits, classics, exclusives, remixes and stand out tracks from his DJ sets is split into two mixes: day and night. Claptone aims to enchant and beguile the listener as well-known and new songs appear to magically intertwine; originals become remixes become edits become samples become music. Contained within the mixes is a special alchemy that is exclusive and won't appear anywhere else - Claptone is spoiling us.
The Masquerade mixed by Claptone
1. Claptone 'The Masquerade mixed by Claptone' (Continuous Mix 1 - Night Mix)
2. Claptone 'The Masquerade mixed by Claptone' (Continuous Mix 2 - Day Mix)
3. Ultra Nate vs Roland Clark 'The First Time Free' (Claptone Remix)
Written by U. Nate, L. Springsteen, J. Ciafone & Roland Clark
Produced by Lem Springsteen & John Ciafone for Mood II Swing & Roland Clark
Vocals by Ultra Nate & Roland Clark
Remix & Additional Production by Claptone
Published by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited, Universal Music Publishing MGB Limited & Defected Music
'The First Time Free' contains a sample of 'Free', Written by U. Nate, L. Springsteen & J. Ciafone, Performed by Ultra Nate, Published by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited & Universal Music Publishing MGB Limited. Used by permission.
'The First Time Free' contains a sample of Roland Clark 'The First Time', Written by Roland Clark. Performed by Roland Clark, Published by Defected Music. Used by permission.
P&C 2016 Defected Records Limited
4. Purple Disco Machine 'Drumatic' (Original Mix)
Written & Produced by Tino Piontek
Published by Defected Music Publishing
Licensed courtesy of Kittball Records
P&C 2016 Kittball Recordings
5. Mattei & Omich 'Marlena Loop'
Written & Produced by Patrizio Mattei & Danny Omich
Mixed at LFCTC Studios, Rome
Published by Copyright Control
P&C 2011 Metropolitan Recordings
6. Alaia & Gallo featuring Kevin Haden 'Who Is He?' (Claptone Remix)
Written by Bill Withers & Stan McKenny
Produced, Arranged & Mixed by Elia Alaia & Aurelio Gallo at Music Factory Studio, Sant'Antimo (Na), Italy
Vocals by Kevin Haden
Sample Replay Production by Mark Summers at SCORCCIO Sample Replays
www.scorccio.com
Remix & Additional Production by Claptone
Published by Interior Music Corp. (BMI)
P&C 2016 Soul Heaven Records
7. Gregory Porter 'Liquid Spirit' (Claptone Remix)
Written by Gregory Porter
Produced by Brian Bacchus
Associate Producer: Kamau Kenyatta
Work Arranged by Gregory Porter, Chip Crawford & Kamau Kenyatta
Vocals by Gregory Porter
Piano by Chip Crawford
Bass Guitar by Aaro